We are seeking a suitably qualified and reliable person to supervise, train and support a team of employees and volunteers with intellectual disability to perform bush regeneration work.

This exciting role is within our innovative Bushlink program. Bushlink is dedicated to creating real and valued employment for people with disability, through a network of working environmental project teams. Our program is undergoing significant expansion with likely further opportunities.

Casual – 6 - 7 hours per day between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at Brookvale or Chatswood as required.

Main Job Tasks

• Liaise with Supervisor Operations/Manager for task, WH&S consultation and task reporting
• Provide supervision, training and support for team of people with intellectual disabilities to perform onsite tasks
• Transport team to and from work sites and base with required equipment using Bushlink vehicle
• Perform best practice bush regeneration & gardening tasks including but not limited to: weeding, laying of weed matting, erecting plant shelters, mulching, planting, clearing, propagation, administering herbicide, rubbish collection, pruning, removal/composting of vegetative waste and keeping sites tidy during the day
• Conduct daily risk checks and eliminate or reduce risk by appropriate controls in liaison with Manager and client
• Work with school students of all ages via our Schools Inclusion Program
• Work with volunteers in bushland sites and lead groups of Corporate volunteers
• Support team to develop skills and knowledge
• Maintain tools and equipment and cleanliness/organisation of base
• Conduct onsite team training or administration work when required eg. during inclement weather
• Complete WH&S and Maintenance reports as due
• Liaise with families and carers of team members with disability
• Responsible for servicing and cleanliness of vehicle allotted to Bushlink Team
• Liaise with Supervisor Operations/Manager regarding contract and scope of works, WH&S, training and support needs of team
• Perform essential first aid when required
• Undertake training and development as required

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated field experience in bush regeneration
• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management or equivalent
• Ability to supervise small teams of people with disability
• Demonstrated experience working with people with disability in skills development
• Ability to work with volunteers and lead groups of Corporate Volunteers and School Students
• Understanding of EEO and WH&S principles
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Chemcert AQ3 qualification
• Advanced communication skills
• Current Drivers License